Controversy Erupts on Formerly Twitter Platform, X, Over Roseanne Barr’s VP Pick Bid
A common occurrence emerged on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, as another political controversy sparked. The conversation began when Founder of Students for Trump Ryan Fournier asked, “Who do you think President Trump should choose as his VP pick?” This query led to comedian Roseanne Barr throwing her hat into the ring, responding with one word: “Me.”
This response triggered a flurry of subsequent reactions, with some expressing support for Barr’s potential candidacy, while others dismissed the idea entirely. Some X users expressed their backing for Barr, with one stating, “I’ll go with Roseanne Barr or Tucker Carlson. Both of them would be outstanding. I would also love to have Roseanne as White House Press Secretary; she would be a Beast!!!”
However, many users opposed the idea, with one stating, “Love Roseanne… but …. no,” and another adding, “No! I like her as a comedian, but not as a VP pick. A lot of what she says is distasteful. Trump already has a hard time getting the urban women to vote for him. With Barr, they would double down and vote for anyone but.”
Despite the mixed responses, Barr has a minor political background, having run for president in 2012. She announced her bid in August 2011 and ultimately received over 67,000 write-in votes across the US.
While she has shown significant support for Trump, attending rallies and using her platform to express her backing, it is clear that opinions are divided on the possibility of her as a VP pick.
As the conversation continues to unfold, the controversy highlights the ongoing polarization within the political sphere, with debates around potential candidates and their suitability for high office.